This dynasty was founded by Nephrites I who moved the capital from Sais to the more centrally placed Mendes. There was much more writing and art produced during this time than during previous dynasties. Under Achoris, the second king of this dynasty, a great deal of building and refurbishing took place, something not found in later dynasties. They conducted campaigns against the Persians during this time. Also, at the same time, the Greeks and the Egyptians made a treaty. When the Persians declared that the Greek cities could remain as autonomous cities, and their war ended, the now isolated Egyptians became the focus of their attacks.
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